The Kosher Bookworm By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of November 27 2009/ 10 Cheshvan 5770 A rebbe who does not speak Yiddish; a rebbe who speaks a fluent German; a rebbe who dresses in the … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of November 27 2009/ 10 Cheshvan 5770 Before they went out of style, mother-in-law jokes were very popular. Have you ever heard of a father-in-law joke? I have not, … more

I'm thinking By Micah D. Halpern Issue of November 27 2009/ 10 Cheshvan 5770 Language and terminology are essential tools in diplomacy and international relations. If you do not … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of November 27 2009/ 10 Cheshvan 5770 Let me make this as clear and simple as possible. If an armed gunman enters a liquor store, … more

The Kosher Bookworm by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of November 20, 2009/ 3 Cheshvan 5770 This past Shabbat we read the Torah portion of Chayei Sarah, the parsha deals with the passing of our … more

Parshat Toldos by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of November 20, 2009/ 3 Cheshvan 5770 One of the fun exercises I like to employ when studying Chumash is to attribute vague or ambiguous statements … more

I'm thinking by Micah D. Halpern Issue of November 20, 2009/ 3 Cheshvan 5770 The decision was made to seek the death penalty for Khalid Sheik Mohamed and his co- conspirators for the … more

Issue of November 20, 2009/ 3 Cheshvan 5770 Continue The Jewish Star’s ‘very important work’ To the Editor: I would like to thank you for your editorial regarding the Toldos Rebbes … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of November 20, 2009/ 3 Cheshvan 5770 When I was a child, I collected baseball cards. In addition to my soda bottle cap … more

by Michael J. Salamon Issue of November 20, 2009/ 3 Cheshvan 5770 The human mind is built to try to comprehend the environment. Part of our role as thinking human beings is to create an order … more